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Direct Staff UK

Direct Staff UK is a UK recruitment agency established in 2007 that provides both on site and branch based staffing solutions designed to be fast, flexible, and cost effective. The company supplies temporary and permanent labour and takes on the day to day scheduling of staff on behalf of its clients to reduce the burden of employment terms and operational administration. With a visible presence around Heathrow via a dedicated branch and activity across commercial, industrial, and hospitality environments, Direct Staff UK focuses on keeping clients productive while minimizing cost and inconvenience. Its client portfolio showcased on the site includes well known hotel brands serving the Heathrow area alongside food produce and salad businesses and logistics related operators, reflecting a core focus across hospitality and tourism, agriculture and food production, and transport and logistics. Typical programs range from short notice flexible shift coverage to longer term workforce pipelines for seasonal peaks, supported by on site coordination where required. The firm emphasizes compliance and governance through dedicated policies, accreditations, and a modern slavery statement, and provides an employee dashboard to streamline timesheets and communication. Whether sourcing housekeepers, front and back of house staff, warehouse and industrial operatives, or commercial support roles, Direct Staff UK combines speed of response with consistent service to match reliable workers to operational needs. By aligning candidate availability with shift patterns and business volumes, and by managing rosters and attendance, the team delivers dependable staffing continuity at competitive rates. This practical, hands on model and partnership approach has enabled the company to build long standing relationships with hotels, food processing and distribution businesses, and airport area employers who require scalable, compliant staffing delivered quickly and efficiently.
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Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingHotel ManagementCulinary ArtsTravel & Tourism OperationsMaritimeRailroadTrucking
HQCoventry, United Kingdom
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Driving Force

Driving Force is a UK recruitment specialist dedicated to the transport and logistics sector, connecting employers with professional drivers and support staff across England and Wales. Operating through regional branches in Birmingham, Bristol, Ellesmere Port, Newport, and Warrington, the business combines local knowledge with national reach to deliver dependable workforce solutions. The agency focuses on roles spanning HGV Class 1 and Class 2, 7.5 tonne, van drivers, material handling equipment operators, and transport office supervisory, managerial, and support positions. Clients use Driving Force for rapid temporary cover during seasonal peaks, steady temp to perm pipelines that reduce hiring risk, and targeted permanent recruitment for critical vacancies. Experienced consultants work closely with transport and warehouse leaders to understand fleet mix, shift patterns, site processes, and service level requirements, then curate vetted shortlists built around reliability, safety, and productivity. Candidates benefit from clear registration, regular job updates, and signposting to CPC training, helping them remain compliant and progress their careers. The website showcases partner brands such as gap technical, gap personnel, and Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, giving customers visibility of a broader family that can support adjacent industrial and professional needs when assignments span multiple job families. News and insights guides keep employers informed on UK employment law changes and workforce planning, reflecting a practical grasp of the logistics labor market. Typical assignments include temporary shifts, ongoing contracts, and permanent appointments across trunking, multidrop delivery, waste and recycling, warehousing, and distribution center operations. With a focus on straightforward communication, respectful relationships, and solution driven delivery, Driving Force aims to build long term partnerships that keep fleets on the road and logistics networks fully resourced.
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Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationWarehousingDistributionPublic Transit
HQBristol, United Kingdom
2008
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Europeople

Founded in 2003 by husband and wife team John and Louise Davison after struggling to recruit workers to their own farm, Europeople is a family run recruitment agency that has grown into one of the UKs leading agricultural staffing specialists. Headquartered at Westbrook Farm in Lullington near Swadlincote, Derbyshire, the business focuses on sourcing predominantly European migrant labor for semi skilled, skilled, and professional roles across the agricultural and agri food supply chain. The company supports farms and rural businesses with seasonal and year round workforce solutions covering temporary, contract, and permanent placements, and has successfully placed thousands of workers across the UK since inception. Clients value the long serving British and European team, whose continuity underpins strong customer service, on the ground responsiveness, and compliance. Europeople operates under GLAA license number EURO0002 and maintains robust health and safety and equal opportunities policies to protect workers and employers alike. For candidates, the agency provides practical onboarding support including completion of employment paperwork, assistance obtaining National Insurance numbers and opening bank accounts, weekly timesheets, and prompt weekly payroll with PAYE and National Insurance deductions, as well as enrollment into the company pension scheme. Ongoing representation, issue resolution, and emergency telephone support are part of the service, reflecting the companys duty of care. With multilingual capability including English, Bulgarian, Latvian, and Polish, Europeople helps bridge language and cultural barriers so that both new arrivals and experienced staff can succeed. The firm works closely with professional bodies and adheres to GDPR and privacy standards, offering transparent processes for both job seekers and hiring managers. Its long term client relationships and repeat assignments testify to a dependable partner able to mobilize reliable labor at pace while maintaining regulatory rigor.
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Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingFarmingFood ProcessingFishing & AquacultureGeneralist - blue collar professionalsGeneralist - white collar professionalsIndustrial & Manufacturing
HQSwadlincote, United Kingdom
2003
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Diverse Talent Solutions

Based in Staffordshire, Diverse Talent Solutions is a passionate, realistic and tenacious recruitment agency that partners with companies of all sizes across the UK to deliver permanent, contract and project-based hiring solutions. With over 20 years of experience, the team brings deep market knowledge, a strong nationwide network and a pragmatic approach to connecting employers with the right talent across its specialist sectors: Supply Chain and Logistics, Manufacturing and Technical, and Office and Professional. For permanent recruitment, they manage the full lifecycle from briefing and role scoping through targeted sourcing, screening, selection and shortlisting, ensuring only well-matched candidates reach interview. For fixed term contracts from 1 to 12 months, they mirror the same rigorous process to secure dependable interim cover and skills for defined timeframes. When clients face volume hiring or time-bound initiatives, DTS runs structured recruitment projects, undertaking a thorough business needs analysis and presenting clear action plans and pricing that align to outcomes. Candidates benefit from honest advice, interview preparation and market insight focused on long term fit, while clients gain a responsive partner who reduces time to hire and improves quality of shortlist. Known for clear communication and accountability, DTS operates at pace without compromising diligence, drawing on two decades of doing this day in, day out. Their aim is simple - to provide every candidate and client with a positive, personal service that supports immediate objectives and future ambitions, reaffirming their belief that your future is our future.
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Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingSOW/ProjectsSupply Chain ManagementFreight ForwardingAirlines & AviationIndustrial MachineryChemical ManufacturingElectrical Engineering
HQBurton-on-trent, United Kingdom
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EMBS Talent

EMBS Talent is a UK recruitment partner dedicated to the engineering and technology sectors, helping employers and professionals build the teams and careers that power innovation. With more than 20 years of delivery across the UK, the company combines deep domain knowledge in advanced manufacturing and digital technology with precise, data informed search to solve complex hiring challenges. Its Engineering practice supports advanced manufacturing environments from blue collar shop floor roles through to senior leadership, with proven delivery across aerospace, automotive and motorsport, nuclear, defence, petrochemical, and energy. Its Technology practice covers permanent and contract hiring in Software Engineering and QA, Data and AI, ERP and digital transformation, MSP, cloud and DevOps, cybersecurity, infrastructure and networking, and agile product and project delivery. Clients choose EMBS Talent for quality, speed, and compliance, backed by robust contractor processes and IR35 assessments delivered with trusted legal partners such as Brookson Legal. The firm offers tailored permanent recruitment, rapid deployment of interim and contract specialists for mission critical projects, and scalable RPO solutions designed specifically for engineering and technology functions. Case studies highlight consistent outcomes: high volume hiring for an aerospace manufacturer with 30 roles filled in under 16 weeks, an RPO engagement delivering 10 permanent hires for a transportation technology provider in 8 weeks, a CTO appointment for an EdTech scale up in 5 days, and swift multi discipline builds for health tech and precision engineering clients. Rooted in Derbyshire with nationwide reach, EMBS Talent blends human insight with advanced tools, extensive candidate networks, and a partnership led approach that prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and long term results. Professional memberships and recruiter partner affiliations reflect its commitment to best practice, compliance, and candidate care.
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Permanent RecruitmentContract StaffingRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTelecommunicationsCloud ComputingTelecom
HQDerby, United Kingdom
2003
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Empowered Personnel Ltd

Empowered Personnel Ltd is a Coventry based multi sector recruitment agency supporting employers and job seekers across Coventry, the West Midlands and beyond. The consultancy focuses on practical, reliable staffing solutions across driving and logistics, industrial and manufacturing, engineering, and commercial office roles, pairing the right skills and experience to each vacancy. The team delivers temporary and permanent recruitment alongside short and long term contract assignments, understanding that flexibility is essential to manage the peaks and troughs common in supply chains and production environments. Their sector specialists recruit HGV and delivery drivers of all classes, transport managers, warehouse staff, forklift and bendi truck drivers, pickers and packers, production operatives, machine operators, maintenance technicians, welders, fabricators, engineering technicians, as well as commercial professionals including administrators, customer service representatives, sales executives, and line managers. For employers, Empowered Personnel provides an attentive, stress free process with responsive communication, fast turnarounds for temporary cover, and focused searches for longer term hires, always aiming to match skills, qualifications, and experience to the exact needs of the role and workplace. For candidates, the agency offers simple online registration, access to application and starter forms, and early visibility of local opportunities, including regular ongoing work that may not appear on mainstream job boards. Whether supplying skilled or unskilled workers, the company prioritizes safety, reliability, and productivity, ensuring the right cultural and operational fit to help teams perform from day one. Drawing on strong local knowledge of the Coventry and Midlands market, Empowered Personnel blends market insight with straightforward service and a people centered approach to create positive, mutually beneficial connections. From ramping up warehouse operations, strengthening logistics fleets, and adding experienced engineers to placing dependable office staff, Empowered Personnel works diligently to unlock opportunities and deliver results for every client and candidate.
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Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseMaritimeRailroadTrucking
HQCoventry, United Kingdom
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Essential Recruitment

Essential Recruitment is a UK recruitment partner focused on delivering temporary and permanent talent across South Yorkshire and the Midlands, with a head office in Chesterfield and local branches in Barnsley, Burton on Trent, Chesterfield, Doncaster, Ilkeston, Mansfield and Worksop. Through its nationwide permanent division, Essential Professional, the company supports mid to high skill appointments for employers across the UK. The team specialises in industrial and commercial hiring, covering warehouse, factory, production, logistics, administration, customer service, sales and engineering roles, and operates at speed by engaging a live candidate database so many vacancies are filled before they ever reach the internet. Clients can outsource all or part of their hiring to Essential, with fully managed services that include advert writing, proactive sourcing, pre screening, interviews, right to work and compliance checks, induction support and ongoing performance reporting through clear KPIs. The agency offers 24/7 availability and is committed to delivering legally compliant processes aligned to industry standards, while temporary workers benefit from weekly pay, varied shifts and ongoing support through a dedicated candidate portal with helpful forms and downloads. Employee owned since 2021, every team member is personally invested in service quality and outcomes, driving accountability, responsiveness and long term partnerships. Whether the need is flexible warehouse operatives to meet seasonal peaks, skilled engineers to strengthen production capability, or office based professionals to enhance customer operations and sales performance, Essential Recruitment and Essential Professional combine local market knowledge with national reach to provide dependable, scalable hiring solutions. From single placements to outsourcing the entire recruitment lifecycle, the business helps employers reduce time to hire, improve candidate fit and maintain compliance, while giving jobseekers clear guidance and fast access to suitable roles.
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Temporary StaffingPermanent RecruitmentRPOAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseTruckingWarehousingDistribution
HQChesterfield, United Kingdom
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Green Bee Recruitment

Green Bee Recruitment is an independent, family run recruitment agency based in Sedgley, Dudley, serving employers and candidates across the Black Country and the wider West Midlands. With a 25 year legacy of solving hiring challenges, the team blends deep local knowledge with modern, practical methods to deliver permanent and temporary staffing solutions across multiple sectors, including childcare and education, hospitality and leisure, healthcare services, security and events, professional services, automotive, manufacturing, office and administration, and sales. The agency positions itself as the recruiters of choice for the Black Country by being approachable, collaborative, and open to growth, acting as a beacon of best practice while focusing on long term fit by matching personalities to teams rather than simply aligning keywords on a CV. For employers, Green Bee designs tailored campaigns, supports role scoping and selection criteria, and can manage applicant flow on a clients behalf from campaign planning through interview coordination, compliance checks, and onboarding. Value add options such as recruitment video packages and discounted business benefits help brands improve attraction and candidate engagement. For candidates, the agency emphasizes a supportive experience, helping people become job ready, providing clear guidance, and matching them to the right roles with access to perks and benefits. Typical assignments range from nursery assistants, practitioners, and room leaders to hospitality managers, accountancy practice staff, compliance administrators within engineering environments, and office based marketing roles, with full time, part time, term time, and shift based opportunities available. Testimonials from local employers and job seekers regularly reference proactive communication, relationship building, and reliable results. By combining hands on service with thoughtful screening and safeguarding where appropriate, and by partnering with local training and business networks, Green Bee Recruitment reduces hiring stress for employers and creates positive, sustainable outcomes for candidates across the region.
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Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingHigher Education (Faculty, Administration)Corporate Training & CoachingE-Learning & Online EducationLegalAccounting (Audit, Tax)Human Resources
HQDudley, United Kingdom
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Fay Mayer Recruitment

Fay Mayer Recruitment is a Staffordshire based staffing agency established in 1994 that supplies Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering talent to organizations across both the private and public sectors. From small start ups and SMEs to blue chip companies, the firm builds long standing relationships by being customer service driven rather than target sales driven, ensuring every requirement is handled quickly, efficiently, and with a friendly, approachable style. The team delivers temporary and permanent hiring solutions, including full time and part time schedules as well as regular and ad hoc assignments, and for temporary workers acts as the employer, handling weekly payroll, Employers National Insurance, holiday pay, and other statutory entitlements. A rigorous selection process underpins every placement: candidates are interviewed in person, skills are tested where appropriate, references are obtained and checked, equal opportunities policies are upheld, and right to work is verified in line with Home Office guidance. The agency follows a clear process that moves from meeting and needs discussion to search, testing, targeting, and placement, combining local market knowledge with practical support such as CV guidance, interview techniques, and temping tips. Typical commercial roles include PAs, secretaries, receptionists, administrators, accounts assistants, payroll clerks, data entry clerks, customer service agents, sales administrators, purchasing assistants, and HR professionals. Industrial hiring spans assembly workers, PCB assemblers, warehouse and factory operatives, forklift drivers, cleaners, welders, porters, drivers, and pickers and packers. The engineering division covers mechanical engineering, power engineering, telecommunications, utilities, environmental engineering, transport engineering, sustainable development, and project management. With more than two decades of continuity in Stafford and a reputation for supplying thousands of temporary workers across Staffordshire, Fay Mayer Recruitment combines transparency, persistence, and integrity with responsive delivery, giving employers dependable workforce solutions and candidates reliable, well matched opportunities paid on time and supported by a team that genuinely loves what they do.
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Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding
HQCambridge, United Kingdom
1994
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Foxes Recruitment

Foxes Recruitment is an independently owned employment agency based in Leicestershire that specializes in temporary and permanent recruitment across the county. Since 2019 the business has helped more than 3,000 people into work and continues to support local employers with fast, reliable staffing solutions. Best known for its Industrial and Commercial coverage, the agency is equally strong in Professional disciplines such as legal, accounting, and finance, as well as Technical and Engineering recruitment. For employers, Foxes Recruitment removes the time consuming elements of hiring by sourcing, screening, and mobilizing workers at speed, whether that means supplying 30 warehouse operatives for the next day or finding an experienced payroll administrator to cover maternity leave. For candidates, the team invests time to understand skills, preferences, and availability, and treats every application confidentially, never sending details to an employer without consent. The company offers both temporary and permanent contracts, pays workers weekly every Friday, and guarantees at least the National Minimum Wage regardless of age. Where possible the team conducts on site inductions to help new starters settle quickly and safely. Registration can be completed online, removing the need to visit the Leicester or Blaby office and making it easy to apply for roles around existing commitments. With a focus on quality local matches, Foxes Recruitment partners with manufacturers, warehouses, logistics operations, offices, law firms, accountancy practices, and engineering businesses across Leicestershire. Its consultants combine local market knowledge with a straightforward, personable approach and a commitment to compliance, fair pay, and clear communication. Whether a business needs flexible temporary labor, steady permanent hires, or short notice cover, or a job seeker wants shift based industrial work, a commercial office role, or a professional opportunity, Foxes Recruitment aims to make the process simple, quick, and supportive for everyone involved.
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Permanent RecruitmentTemporary StaffingContract StaffingAutomotiveAerospaceDefenseProject ManagementSupply Chain ManagementFreight Forwarding
HQLeicester, United Kingdom
2019

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